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Masters of ScaleAngela Duckworth on her new book, the limits of grit, and her advice to founders | Masters of Scale
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EPISODE INFO
- Released
- May 16, 2024
- Duration
- 58m
- Channel
- Masters of Scale
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION
Success looks different for everybody. But author and psychologist Angela Duckworth has found that whether we achieve success, or even seek it, may hinge on a characteristic that she calls “grit.” Angela’s 2016 bestseller “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance” quickly became a must-read for business leaders. In this interview with Masters of Scale host Jeff Berman, she describes her unlikely path to scaling the impact of her work, through becoming a public intellectual. We hear why she studied commonalities among high-achieving individuals, her top advice for founders, and why grit alone is not enough. Plus we get the scoop on Angela’s next book! Chapters: 00:00 Discovering her passion for children's education 05:59 Uncovering the intellectual potential of children 17:51 What Angela learned working in NYC public schools 21:14 Pivoting to a career in psychology 29:23 Angela Duckworth on choosing to study grit 32:50 Angela's rise to becoming a "public intellectual" 51:04 Angela Duckworth on her new book 54:15 Angela's two pieces of advice to founders 📫 THE MASTERS OF SCALE NEWSLETTER 35,000+ read our free weekly newsletter packed with insights from the world’s most iconic business leaders. Sign up: https://hubs.la/Q01RPQH-0 🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCAST Apple Podcasts: https://mastersofscale.com/ApplePodcasts Spotify: https://mastersofscale.com/Spotify 💻 LEARN MORE Our website: https://mastersofscale.com 🚀 JOIN OUR COMMUNITY LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/showcase/11096326 Facebook: https://facebook.com/mastersofscale Instagram: https://instagram.com/mastersofscale X/Twitter: https://x.com/mastersofscale TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@mastersofscale 💡ABOUT US On Masters of Scale, iconic business leaders share lessons and strategies that have helped them grow the world's most fascinating companies. Founders, CEOs, and dynamic innovators (from companies like Uber, Airbnb, Apple, and Disney) join candid conversations about their triumphs and challenges with a set of luminary hosts, including founding host Reid Hoffman — LinkedIn co-founder and Greylock partner. From navigating early prototypes to expanding brands globally, Masters of Scale provides priceless insights to help anyone grow their dream enterprise. #businesslessons #business #businessleadership #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #angeladuckworth #grit #psychology #author #children #education #founder #founders #businessnews #mastersofscale #founderstories #founderstory #reidhoffman #startup #startupstories #startupbusiness #founder #founderstories
SPEAKERS
Jeff Berman
hostHost/interviewer for Masters of Scale.
Angela Duckworth
guestResearch psychologist and author known for her work on grit.
EPISODE SUMMARY
In this episode of Masters of Scale, featuring Jeff Berman and Angela Duckworth, Angela Duckworth on her new book, the limits of grit, and her advice to founders | Masters of Scale explores Angela Duckworth on career pivots, grit's limits, and situations Duckworth describes pivoting from pre-med to education after finding that kids are bright and underserved, a choice that left her father not speaking to her for six months.
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